Buttery and Savory Acorn Squash

Ingredients

• 2 small acorn squashes – peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 fresh sage leaves, shredded
• 1/2 cup butter, cut in small pieces
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Put squash in a microwave-safe bowl; add sage. Dot squash with butter pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.

Cook in microwave oven set on High for 5 minutes. Stir squash to coat in melted butter while checking cubes for softness. Replace plastic and continue to cook until completely tender, 2 to 4 minutes.